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Summer vacation offers the chance to slough off the year’s busy schedules for parents and kids alike, and the best summer vacation destinations for families in the U.S. offer plenty to do close to home. “When the economy recesses, we get just that little bit of hesitation to leave the country,” says McLean Robbins, founder of travel agency Lily Pond Luxury. This year, “domestic destinations are looking more attractive.”

With a new beach bar, dining on the lawn, luna day beds, strandkorbs (hooded chairs), a longer boardwalk out into the ocean and a new luxury pontoon boat at the dock, it’s easy to see why Chatham Bars Inn is first on USA Today’s list of 10 best waterfront hotels/resorts.

Escape to the sea with a charming New England stay at Chatham Bars Inn home to 25 acres, a private beach along Aunt Lydia’s Cove, and only a short walk from Chatham’s scenic Main Street. Make this your home away from home in one of the 217 rooms and suites, restaurants, wellness spa, and plenty of activities offered daily.

Any kind of beach vacation is a good vacation. But when you stay at a resort with a gorgeous private beach, the trip turns into a true getaway. There's just something about not having to search for a spot on the sand or share the shoreline with crowds of people that makes beach time so much more relaxing. And your whole crew can enjoy that kind of exclusive access at these family-friendly resorts with amazing private beaches.

Chatham Bars Inn, billed as “Cape Cod’s most beautiful address,” was named the No. 1 waterfront resort in America by USA Today readers in August. Beach House Grill is one of five restaurants at the hotel. The other four are Stars, The Sacred Cod, The Veranda, and Bayview Terrace.

Even if you don’t take advantage of the $50,000 (yes, you read that right) “Best-Ever Cape Escape” travel package offered at this iconic seaside resort, you’ll still feel like a million bucks when you book a stay here. Why? Well, let us count the ways.

Chatham, MA (October 1, 2024) – The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Chatham Bars Inn, Cape Cod’s most beautiful address, is proud to announce today that it has been named the #1 Resort in New England by Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted Readers’ Choice Awards 2024.

On Giving Tuesday, Chatham Bars Inn presented Sustainable CAPE - Center for Agricultural Preservation & Education with a generous donation. The award is in recognition of Sustainable CAPE's work in supporting the local food system and combating food insecurity in Barnstable County.

Chatham, MA (February 13, 2025) – Chatham Bars Inn, the iconic Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel on Cape Cod, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Togo as Managing Director. A distinguished leader in luxury hospitality, Claudio brings over four decades of experience, an unwavering commitment to exceptional service, and a deep passion for cultivating and empowering teams.

Chatham, MA (December 2, 2024) – The Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod is proud to announce its selection as part of an elite group of winners in Smart Meetings Magazine’s 2024 Platinum Choice Awards. These awards recognize the very best hotels and destinations across the globe for meetings and events and are selected by the magazine’s dedicated readers.

Chatham, MA (May 20, 2024) – Today, Chatham Bars Inn, the award-winning Forbes Five-Star luxury resort and Cape Cod’s most beautiful address, announces an exciting lineup of summer experiences.

Chatham, MA (February 7, 2024) – Today, Chatham Bars Inn, Cape Cod’s most beautiful address, celebrates its second consecutive year achieving the coveted accolade of Five Stars in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2024 Star Awards.